Instructions for use of Topaz fungicide, waiting time for results and compatibility

Fungal diseases have a negative effect on all types of cultivated plants. Often, gardeners have to use chemical and biological antifungal drugs to protect their plantings from death. Instructions for using the Topaz fungicide will help you correctly use a modern and effective remedy against a number of plant diseases in the garden.

Description and properties of the drug

Fungicide Topaz KE belongs to the class of fungicides of the third hazard category.
It belongs to a group of systemic drugs from the triazole group, which disrupt the processes of sterol biosynthesis in various fungi. For this reason, it is effective both for prevention and for varying degrees of plant invasion (see video). A targeted effect on the pathogen is achieved using the substance penconazole. It helps fight various diseases:

• oidium;
• purple spot disease;
• coccomycosis;
• powdery mildew;
• gray rot;
• leaf rust.

Suitable for use on ornamental, fruit, berry and vegetable crops, including:

• cherry trees;
• roses;
• peach;
• cucumbers;
• currant;
• gooseberries and others.

Use Topaz solution when treating indoor plants, as well as for spraying climbing plants. Fungal pathogens tend to become resistant to drugs, so it is recommended to alternate the use of Topaz with other fungicides. It is used alternately or simultaneously with other drugs, obtaining a prolonged effect. It is compatible with medications:

• Cuproxat;
• Horus;
• Kinmiks.

Topaz belongs to a group of chemicals approved for use both in gardens and at home. The drug has no analogues; currently only Topaz is produced based on penconazole. It is not an insecticide.

Reviews from gardeners about Topaz CE

• Kamila Arsentieva, Kazan. How I treat violets. Last summer turned out to be difficult for my plants - powdery mildew attacked my homemade violets. One gray and dank summer day I saw white flour on violet leaves and flowers. At first, I thought it was really flour - I had never encountered such a disease, I tried to wipe the leaves - but it didn’t work. I went online to look for what the problem was. Well, I found out that it was powdery mildew. And I found the remedy right there. I ran to the nearest store with seedlings and seeds and bought them there for 35 rubles. I diluted 1 ampoule into 5 liters of water (it cannot be left open, but oh well, the price is still small). The effect on the leaves of my violet appeared after just 3 hours! And thanks to laziness, this terrible pour disappeared completely! I’m very glad to buy such a product for such a price – I recommend it!
• Olga, Moscow. I am a beginner florist - I grow violets at home. And from somewhere one got powdery mildew (I suspect due to the dampness in the room and the lack of sun, it was such a winter), and then it spread to all the others! I read the information on how to treat it - I immediately dismissed the folk remedies, and of the drugs it turns out there is only one for powdery mildew - Topaz. I found it in a flower shop, I was glad that it is not dangerous and you can use it right at home. Of course, there is a smell from the solution - it smells like gasoline, but not too much, it’s tolerable. They write that you need to wear gloves, but I didn’t have them - I worked at my own risk without them - nothing came out and my eyes didn’t sting. Everything is fine. I treated the violets in the evening - and the next morning there was not a trace left of the stains on the leaves! This is magic! I am delighted, I bought a miracle elixir for 30 rubles. During the week, no dew appeared, and after 7 days I repeated the treatment (as per the instructions).
• Alevtina Zhukova, Perm. Last summer, my favorite gooseberry at the dacha fell ill - and this is my favorite berry! I was sad, and naturally I began to look for how to save my pet. Folk remedies were used - but this did not give a single percent of the result. Through my own trial and error, I came to the most effective way to cure gooseberries, and I want to share it. In the spring, when the buds have not yet swelled, irrigate the bush with hot water (70 degrees) from a watering can. Repeat this procedure 3 times until the buds bloom - but do not do it at sub-zero temperatures. When the buds begin to swell, treat the entire bush with Topaz - it’s cheap and every store has it. Also process three times, at intervals of a week (until the buds bloom). And powdery mildew is defeated! And the neighbors said that the bush should be burned - so much for your love for gooseberries!

See also a video about the use of the drug “Topaz, CE” for the treatment of orchids:

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Release form and composition

The main active ingredient in the composition is penconazole, which contains nitrogen and chlorine atoms. Unlike many other drugs, this substance does not form a film on the surface of the leaves and is quickly absorbed by plant tissues. The suspension has an inhibitory effect.

This function allows you to process the crop under different weather conditions and in any climate. When Topaz is sprayed, you don't have to wait several days to get the maximum effect.

The drug is available in large containers (1 liter) and ampoules (2 ml). This is a concentrated liquid that must be mixed with water according to the instructions.

For your information! The shelf life of unopened ampoules is 4 years.

Keep away from food products, out of reach of children and animals. It is advisable to use it in the first 2 years, since towards the end of the period the concentration of the toxic element increases, then Topaz is used.

The use of expired fungicides is prohibited due to severe toxicity.

Preparation of Topaz working solution

It is very easy to prepare working fluid from emulsion concentrate. The main thing is to mix the drug well in water, remembering that it does not dissolve, but rather forms a dispersed system.

To prepare Topaz for use, non-chlorinated water at room temperature is required. According to the instructions, the required amount of the drug is measured and poured into water. After this, the liquid is vigorously shaken or stirred for 3-5 minutes.

Tip #1. “Topaz” forms a fairly stable emulsion, but the working fluid should not be stored for a long time. After preparation, it must be used within 1-2 hours. When processing, it is advisable to shake the sprayer from time to time.

Advantages and disadvantages

Topaz is used by many gardeners, farmers, vegetable growers and gardeners. Its popularity is due to a number of advantages:

it is safe for humans provided the correct dosage is used;

allowed to be used in combination with other means;

used at all stages of plant growth, from germination to the beginning of fruit formation;

long action time, so you can get by with several treatments and reduce the “chemical” load on plants;

not washed off by rain;

effectiveness of actions;

saving;

wide range of applications;

in price Topaz is an inexpensive fungicide suitable for all categories of consumers.

There are disadvantages, but their list is much smaller:

during use, strict adherence to dosage and precautions is required;

a mandatory break in use is required (after 2-3 years);

the drug is toxic to fish, so it is used with caution near bodies of water.

Pros and cons of using

Advantages of Topaz:

• works both outside and inside the plant (in its system)
• begins to act within 2 hours after application
• low level of toxicity and danger to humans and animals - can be used directly on the windowsill
• can be used both at home (for home flowers) and in the countryside
• used at any stage of plant growth, flowering, and fruit ripening
• low price.

Flaws:

• Use with caution near bodies of water, as it may harm fish and other aquatic life.
• valid only for 10-14 days, after which the disease may return
• "Topaz CE" can be used regularly for no more than 3 years, then you need to take a break

Active substance and mechanism of action

"Topaz" is a one-component drug for combating powdery mildew, the main active ingredient of which is penconazole. The concentration of penconazole in Topaz is 100 g per 1 liter of the drug.

The mechanism of action of this substance is to completely stop the reproduction of the fungus by stopping the germination of its spores. As a result, the spore growth tube does not germinate into the plant tissue and dies. It is noteworthy that such an effect on pathogenic fungi requires a very low concentration of penconazole. In addition, the substance is literally immediately absorbed by the plant, so treatment can be carried out even on rainy days. Temperature changes also do not affect its effectiveness (in spring and autumn, spraying plants is allowed even on days when the night temperature drops to -10°C).

Processing roses and other ornamental crops

To protect garden roses and other ornamental plants, “Topaz” is bred based on the following recommendations:

The first preventative spraying of roses and other perennial plants is carried out quite early - in the bud extension phase. Varieties with one-time flowering are re-processed after its completion, and then again after 10-15 days. Roses with a remontant type of flowering are sprayed a second time after the first wave, and a third time at the end of August.

Annual flowers can be sprayed with Topaz only once - at the first signs of illness. This is usually enough to completely cure the plants.

Instructions for use

Berry and garden crops should be treated with Topaz as a preventive measure, as well as at various stages of fungal diseases.

Vegetable crops, ornamental garden plants and greenhouse crops are sprayed with a solution of this fungicide as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear.

Treatment of grapes

Owners of grape plantations use Topaz for an insidious fungal disease of the crop - oidium. Swollen, brownish-yellow spots appear on the leaf blades of grapevines, which leads to complete deformation of the leaves and falling of the inflorescences.

For prevention it is necessary to carry out two procedures:

• after the grapes bloom.
• when the first leaves appear;

Ingredients: dilute 2 ml of fungicide in a bucket of water. Use 1.5-2 liters per 10 square meters of planting.

For currants

Topaz on currants works best in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, it is recommended to regularly inspect the bushes and apply fungicides at the first suspicious symptoms.

As a preventative measure, currants are treated with Topaz in the spring, at the very beginning of the active growing season, when the movement of juice is just beginning. Sometimes gardeners practice 2-3 spring sprayings with an interval of at least two weeks, slightly reducing the concentration of Topaz and completing the prevention by the time the buds are laid.

When determining the timing of processing, you can focus on the appearance of the buds, which resemble “green cones.”

If fungal diseases are typical for the garden, spraying is repeated 1-2 more times, about a month after harvesting. Or the treatment is postponed until autumn, calculating the time so that at least 5-6 weeks remain before the first frost.

For gooseberries

Many novice gardeners wonder when to treat gooseberries with Topaz in order to avoid infectious diseases of the crop. Gooseberries are one of the fruit shrubs susceptible to powdery mildew infection. Treatment should begin when the first symptoms of the disease appear. To combat gooseberries, treat the leaves and shoots with a pesticide solution in a concentration of 2 ml of Topaz per 10 liters of water.

In order not to wait for symptoms of gooseberry disease, experts recommend carrying out preventive spraying before and after flowering. The total number of procedures should not exceed four.

For roses against powdery mildew and black spot

Topaz is on the list of fungicides used by gardeners to protect rose bushes from powdery mildew and black spot. The crop is seriously affected by the insidious fungus, so when the first signs of the disease appear, prompt treatment begins.

Treatment of leaves, solution: dilute 4 ml of concentrate in a bucket. In summer, 2-3 treatments are allowed with an interval of 20-25 days.

For strawberries

The first time strawberries must be processed before intensive flowering begins. Repeated preventive spraying is carried out after the end of berry picking.

If you do not have a whole strawberry plantation, 1 ml of suspension per 5 liters of liquid is enough. 1 ml contains 20 drops. If you don't have a cap for measuring marks, use a regular pipette from a pharmacy.

For apple, pear, apricot, peach, cherry and other fruit trees

Fruit trees are treated with Topaz against powdery mildew or fruit rot - this drug is most effective against these fungal diseases. These diseases cause the greatest damage to orchards. The fungus quickly spreads throughout the area, and if untimely treatment can lead to the death of part or all of the crop.

The following horticultural crops are subject to treatment:

• peach.
• pears;
• apple;
• cherries.

For young plants, apply 2 liters of spray; for mature plants, apply up to 5 liters of spray. The working solution should be prepared as follows

Dissolve 2 ml of product in a bucket of water.

As a preventive measure, fruit trees are treated during budding or at the beginning of flowering. In total, four sprayings can be carried out during the season with an interval of 12-14 days between them.

For indoor plants

Preventive treatments are not carried out; the product is used only when symptoms of powdery mildew or rust appear (on violets, orchids, ficus).

Solution: 2 ml of Topaz per five liters. Spray the plants, ensuring the room is ventilated. Number of procedures: 3 times.

For tomatoes

For tomatoes, 2 ml per 10 liters of water is enough to prepare a working solution of the pesticide.

For 5 liters you need 1 ml (20 drops), for 3 liters - 12 drops, for 2 liters - 8, for 1 liter - 4 drops of Topaz.

The procedure should be carried out no more than once every 2 weeks.

For cucumbers

According to official standards, working emulsions of various concentrations are used to protect greenhouse and ground cucumbers. The frequency of treatment also varies:

The required spraying rate is calculated based on 1 area per hectare. Therefore, for small greenhouses or open beds with cucumbers, the emulsion will be too much. In this case, use half the water and fungicide.

Most often, powdery mildew affects cucumbers closer to August. Therefore, preventive treatments with Topaz in the greenhouse should begin in early July. In open ground, the time for the first spraying is mid-July.

If the weather is humid and cool, it is recommended to start powdery mildew prevention 2 weeks earlier than in the case of dry and warm summers.

For raspberries and other berry bushes

Treat all berry bushes with Topaz solution against powdery mildew.

This drug is most effective for protection against this disease when used prophylactically at the beginning of flowering of such shrubs as:

• gooseberry;
• currant;
• raspberries.

For violets

It is known that powdery mildew affects not only garden violets, but also indoor violets.
The disease initially looks like dust, which inexperienced gardeners do not pay much attention to. And later, the disease deforms more and more parts of the plant, acquiring a powdery coating. This is possible at low temperatures, which do not correspond to the conditions recommended for growing violets. To cure a flower, one ampoule of the drug is diluted in 4 liters of water. Apply the freshly prepared liquid evenly to the affected areas of your indoor flowers. If re-treatment is required, it is carried out after 2 weeks.

What diseases does the remedy help with?

This emulsion helps in the fight against pathogens of purple spot, oidium, fruit rot, coccomycosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and American powdery mildew. It has not only a therapeutic, but also a preventive and eradicating effect.

The most common plant disease that Topaz can treat is powdery mildew.

Reference. Powdery mildew is an unpleasant plant disease caused by microfungi living in the soil. Powdery mildew looks like a whitish-gray coating and affects the entire plant: leaves, petioles and flowers. Also, on the leaves of plants affected by this disease, you can see small brown balls - these are fungal spores. And it is these spores that transmit the disease from one plant to another - they are carried by wind and water when watering. When you blow on leaves infected with powdery mildew, dust rises. Some novice gardeners and flower growers do not immediately recognize the danger, since at first glance the affected plant simply looks dirty. However, after wiping the leaves and stems, the plaque is not removed - this is how powdery mildew can be distinguished from ordinary dirt and dust. Sometimes gardeners also encounter a plant disease such as downy mildew.

Gardeners usually use this fungicide to protect crops such as currants, grapes, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries, peaches, and protected ground cucumbers from diseases. 2-3 hours after applying the drug to plants, it stops the growth of the mycelium of the powdery mildew pathogen.

The product works effectively against parasites for 14-18 days after application in case of moderate disease. In case of epiphytotic development of the disease, the emulsion is effective for 8-10 days, after which it is necessary to repeat the treatment.

Waiting period, security measures

When working with chemicals of any origin, it is recommended to follow safety rules and avoid contact of the chemical with the skin. The drug is not lethal for humans, but precautions have not been lifted.

Please note the following:

1. Do not smoke, drink or eat nearby during treatment as fumes may be absorbed into food and liquids.
2. In case of vapor poisoning, it is important to immediately drink activated carbon and half a liter of water. If the fungicide accidentally enters the human digestive system, it is necessary to rinse the stomach.
3. The substance should be stored in an isolated, dark room, away from children, medications and food.
4. The container can only be used once, after which it should be thrown away or better dried.
5. If the solution gets on exposed skin, they should be washed immediately with running water.
6. When the substance evaporates, it releases harmful toxins; it is worth using a respiratory mask.

If precautions are taken, the procedure will take place without difficulty or harm to health.

Toxicity

Topaz is considered moderately toxic and is classified as hazard class 3. This means that when handling it, you must avoid direct contact with the chemical by people, pets and beneficial insects.

When working with this chemical, you must follow the instructions from the manufacturer:

• work on preparing the solution and the process of spraying plants must be carried out in special protective clothing, goggles and a respirator;

You can only work with Topaz wearing a respirator.

• a solution based on Topaz should be prepared in a separate container, which will then not be used for storing food and preparing food for livestock;
• You cannot prepare the solution and work with it in the immediate vicinity of reservoirs and sources of drinking water;
• during the process of spraying and preparing a working solution based on Topaz, it is unacceptable to eat, drink water and smoke;
• Children, pets and bees are prohibited from staying in the treated area;
• if the solution gets on the skin, in the eye area, or on mucous membranes, you must stop processing and rinse or rinse these areas with water;
• if the chemical enters the body, you should take 4 tablets of activated carbon and drink 4 glasses of water;
• If the poisoned person does not feel better, you should call a doctor.

Analogs

Analogues of Topaz are other pesticides based on penconazole, for example, the drug Almaz.

The pesticides Jack Pot, Kemistar, Archer, Thiophene Extra, and Fulpas also have a similar effect.

Topaz can also be replaced with folk remedies. For example, prepare the following preparation: 200 ml of milk with a teaspoon of salt. But the disadvantage of this drug will be its high cost due to the price of milk and low productivity, since treatment will have to be carried out every fourth day.

Sculptra

The French innovative drug Sculptra has already been dubbed injection plastic surgery by cosmetologists. This is a biostimulator based on polylactic acid, which, entering the deep layers of the skin, starts the process of producing collagen types 1 and 3. It is also called “young collagen”.

Tests of the drug Sculptra show that three months after its introduction into the skin, the amount of collagen in it increases by 66.5 percent. The skin is noticeably tightened, deep folds and wrinkles disappear, and lost volume is restored. With the help of Sculptra, facial asymmetry is also ideally corrected. The drug thus fully lives up to its name!

It is important to recognize that facial aging is not an isolated process limited to nasolabial folds or sagging skin, but rather represents a collection of general changes in the skeleton, soft tissues and skin structures. Therefore, comprehensive rejuvenation is necessary, which involves not only the correction of nasolabial folds, but also the creation of a more youthful overall appearance. Sculptra is ideal for tightening the neck, décolleté, inner surfaces of the arms and legs, abdomen, buttocks - the main areas of the body where sagging skin structures are most pronounced.

The gradual restoration of volume can be an advantage for many patients who want to maintain individuality during the process of external transformation. Over time, polylactic acid completely disintegrates and is eliminated from the body naturally.

The effect after injections lasts for 2 or more years. From time to time, the patient may need to administer 1-2 additional bottles to look “perfect.” The interval between repeated injections varies widely from several months to several years.

Correction with the drug can be combined with the administration of neurotoxins. Laser and phototherapy can be used immediately after the injection of polylactic acid. It is also possible to combine Sculptra with photorejuvenation and laser therapy.

The sculpture is ideal for:

• correction of deep wrinkles;
• restoration of facial contours;
• smoothing asymmetry;
• harmonization of features;
• neck and décolleté lifts;
• the inner surfaces of the arms and legs, abdomen and buttocks.

Compatibility with other drugs

The compatibility of the Topaz chemical with other chemicals may not be recommended in the instructions for use, but for comprehensive prevention of various plant diseases this must be done regularly. To do this, the drug “Topaz” for plants can be mixed with such products as:

1. "Chorus", which is used for the prevention and treatment of Alternaria, fruit rot, clusterosporia, cocomyctosis.
2. "Topsin-M", which is used against scab, moniliosis, gray mold, anthracnose.
3. "Kinmiks" is a drug for controlling the larvae of agricultural pests.
4. "Kuprosat", which allows you to fight late blight and cercospora.

All of the above drugs are fungicides, but they differ from each other in the active substance. Thus, when combining drugs there is no need to reduce doses and they can be used in accordance with recommendations.

Neauvia Organic

The contouring preparation, created by a group of Italian and Swiss scientists Neauvia Organic, is obtained from 100% pure hyaluronic acid. Thanks to such a pure composition, the drug is suitable for everyone! The high quality of the product has been recognized in almost 100 countries around the world, including Russia.

This hyaluronic acid is extracted from the bacterium Bacillus Subtilis, which is probiotic and non-pathogenic to humans. The purer the hyaluronic acid, the lower the risk of its rejection by the body. But the effect of contouring also depends on how strong and elastic the hyaluronic acid molecules are “shielded” among themselves. Traditionally, the cross-linking agents BDDE (butanediol diglycidyl ether) or DVS (divinyl sulfone) are used for this purpose. They cannot be used in large quantities. And a low cross-linking agent content reduces the duration and effectiveness of hyaluronic acid in tissues.

The scientists who developed the Newvia Organic line of organic fillers decided to use a new cross-linking agent - PEG (polyethylene glycol) polymer. It is widely known and has long been used in the pharmaceutical and medical markets, is non-toxic, and completely decomposes in tissues. PEG helps the filler stay in the skin for a long time. Does not cause adverse reactions. It is PEG that makes the Newvia Organic line the most biocompatible fillers with the human body. Their tissue rejection is reduced to almost zero. PEG reduces inflammation and granuloma formation.

At certain temperatures that can be reached during procedures in aesthetic hardware cosmetology, such as exposure to laser, ultrasound, and others, traditional hyaluronic acid filler begins to break down. But not Nyuvia fillers. PEG makes the acid much more resistant to heat without limiting the range of aesthetic treatments.

Newvia fillers also have amazing elasticity and plasticity. That is, the ability to change shape and size under the influence of external loads and maintain them or return to their original position. Therefore, each filler in the line adapts to the existing anatomical structures and at the same time maintains the required shape for long-term aesthetic correction. Nuvia fillers are able to create the desired volume without causing compression of surrounding tissue, thus always providing natural-looking results. In addition, there is almost no migration of filler in tissues.

In addition to hyaluronic acid, Newvia Organic contains calcium hydroxyapatite (it is also a component of Radiesse fillers). This naturally occurring mineral triggers the formation of new collagen in the skin. As a result, the density, firmness and elasticity of the skin improves, acquiring the ideal double effect of volume and hydration.

Nyuvia preparations are administered not only to the face area, but are also used to rejuvenate the skin of the hands, feet, other parts of the body, and intimate areas. The result lasts from 15 months to 2 years.

Newvia Organic is prescribed when needed:

• give the skin a healthy and fresh look, velvety;
• increase its natural firmness and elasticity;
• restore tone;
• smooth out small and medium wrinkles;
• rejuvenate the skin of the hands, other parts of the body, intimate areas.

Reviews

Irina, Leningrad region:

I don't know a better remedy for damned powdery mildew than Topaz. In our area, this invasion is already difficult to treat; apparently, the fungus is mutating or has already become accustomed to the medications. Oxihom is also good, but Topaz is still more convenient and better, and, according to other roof owners, more efficient. I prefer it because it is less toxic.

Oleg, Tambov:

I grow cucumbers in large quantities (greenhouses, greenhouses, thickets). Somewhere from the second half of summer, powdery mildew is a frequent visitor, although it seems to follow all the rules of agricultural technology. I've been using Topaz for two years now, just a few sprays. The leaf is green again, the spots have disappeared, there are no plaques. Some treat before the disease to prevent it, but I believe that there is no need to feed vegetables with harmful substances in vain. We use it after illness, and the effect is good.

Topaz is a highly selective new generation fungicide used for the prevention and control of fungal diseases. Using the drug for vegetables and fruit trees, everyone can save plantings from death and preserve the harvest.

Natalia Severova

Reviews of the effectiveness of Topaz and the anti-resistant model

An analysis of reviews of the Topaz fungicide among gardeners and winegrowers confirms the high effectiveness of this drug:

“In my opinion, nothing better than Topaz for powdery mildew has yet been invented. In our area, this infection has become completely untreatable over the last few years. Previously, we treated it with Bordeaux mixture or Oxychom (see → how to use a fungicide). Even folk remedies often helped. Then it apparently mutated, and now it can only be taken with “Topaz”” (Natalya, Leningrad region).

When commenting on this review, it is important to emphasize that Topaz can also reduce its effectiveness over time if it is used continuously. To prevent pathogens from developing resistance, it is necessary to observe the principle of drug rotation. To do this, you can use different anti-resistant regimens. The following model is well suited for Topaz:

• first year - “Topaz”;
• second year - “Oxychom”;
• third year - Ampelomycin.

Then the scheme is repeated: “Topaz” – “Oxychom” – “Ampelomycin”. Thus, drugs with different active ingredients are alternated, and the fungal population does not have time to develop a defense mechanism.